Clear Lake Area Republicans PAC – CCISD Bond Forum – Update

Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) and Citizens for CCISD PAC will participate in an open forum at 7:00 PM, on April 18, 2017 (Social begins at 6:30 PM). The two organizations will discuss the pros and cons of the proposed CCISD $487 Million Dollar Bond at the Clear Lake Park Recreation Building 5001 Nasa Road 1 Seabrook, TX 77586.

Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) Deputy Superintendent of Business and Support Services Paul McLarty and Executive Director of Communications, Elaina Polsen will introduce the Bond. Jonathan Cottrell representing Vote YES for CCISD PAC will be presenting in support of the Bond. Presenting a case in opposition of the Bond will be Connie Ratisseau representing Citizens for CCISD PAC.

The Clear Creek Independent School District is home to 44 schools, 5,000 employees, more than 41,000 students. The district spans 103 square miles, 13 municipalities and 2 counties (Harris and Galveston).

School officials justify the bond to keep pace with rising enrollments, aging schools, safety improvements, student programs, and technology. Taxpayers claim that financial mismanagement and poor student performance do not merit more money. “I am being taxed out of my home,” said Rudy Balciunas a 20+ year resident of Clear Lake.

Per Smartasset.com, Texas homeowner pays the 4th highest effective property taxes nationwide.” Zillow reports “that in Harris county an average homeowner pays $5,466 in property taxes almost double the National Average – $ 2,823.”